- 4 September 2023
Discover how to give rusty, old metal a smooth new finish with Dulux Metalshield® Rust Primer™ and Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™.
For the best result, use Dulux Metalshield® Rust Primer™ to block and stop rust with Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ to protect metals against rust and corrosion. Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence™ is tintable to more than 1000 Dulux colours and various Colorbond® colours.
DIY Project Steps


1. Preparation
Use a wire brush or sand paper to remove any loose flakey rust, clean surface to remove any oil, grease and dirt from the surface.


2. Apply Dulux Metalshield Rust Primer
Shake the Dulux Metalshield® Rust Primer ® container. Apply 1 coat with a brush, roller or spray.


3. Apply Dulux Metalshield Rust Defence
When dry, paint with 2 coats of Dulux Metalshield® Rust Defence®. Apply with a brush, roller or spray. Wait 1 hour between coats.
In just a few steps, you can refurbish, protect and decorate rusted metal surfaces and make them look brand new with Dulux Metalshield.
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